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YT12 VXA

2012 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,826 mi
Last recorded71,826 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VXA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,826 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 71,826 miles

Front Body component insecure front radiator support (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,329 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 66,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,373 miles

Front front non load bearing cross member badly corroded and holed - advise replacement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 59,371 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front non load bearing cross member badly corroded and holed - advise replacement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,211 miles

Front cross member / radiator support corroded and holed

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edge not primary tread pattern

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,261 miles

Front radiator support corroded/holed

Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,297 miles

Front cross member/radiator support corroded and holed

Fail 1 Oct 2020 43,297 miles

Front cross member/radiator support corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front lower radiator support member corroded & holed

Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 23,302 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 8,024 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 7,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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YT12 VXA is a 2012 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 39,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT12 VXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT12 VXA registered?

YT12 VXA is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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